STAAR Review Bootcamp - Constitution

STAAR Review Bootcamp - Constitution

8th Grade

30 Qs

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STAAR Review Bootcamp - Constitution

STAAR Review Bootcamp - Constitution

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

to create a bill of rights
to make changes to the Articles of Confederation
 to declare independence from Great Britain
 to create an entirely new governing document for the new nation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution? 

the Preamble
 the Articles of Confederation
the Declaration of Independence
 the Bill of Rights

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The fact that each branch of government must be separate from the others and function on its own is known as the principle of _______.

popular sovereignty
separation of powers
rule of law
 checks and balances

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Great Compromise settled the differences between the large and small states ?

giving slaves the right to vote

dividing the Congress into two separate houses

charging larger states higher taxes than smaller states

allowing the small states to control the courts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why did some of the delegates refuse to sign the Constitution?

because it didn’t include a bill of rights
 because it didn’t give women the right to vote
because it gave too much power to the states
because it didn’t include the idea of checks and balances

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which Constitutional principle states that no one is above the law and the government only has powers listed in the Constitution?

Limited Government
Individual Liberties
Federalism
Republicanism

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following explains the Constitutional principle called republicanism?

Power is divided between state and federal government
Power is divided into 3 government branches
Elected representatives make and enforce laws
Individuals have guaranteed liberties

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